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Biographical Anecdotes of William Hogarth, With a Catalogue of His Works

Note 13 — HOGARTH.

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It appears that Mr. G. was dissatisfied with his likeness, or that some dispute arose between him and the painter, who then struck his pencil across the face, and damaged it. The picture was unpaid for at the time of his death. His widow then sent it home to Mr Garrick, without any demand.

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